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The general election is fast approaching, I mean, we are literally looking at the year 2023, thus political parties have stepped up their games. We expect a lot of promises from campaigners and luring to vote for them. The issue is that political statements and comments would be made, either by the candidates or their supporters, and thanks to social media, you can hear these statements almost as immediately as they are made.

Let’s be honest here, we have been hearing certain comments from the various presidential candidates in this upcoming general election, comments that have not always sat down well with some people. In fact, fans are not even left out of these bashing comments.

However, one recently seems to be causing a very serious issue amongst the politicians, and it is the statement made by the People’s Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on the 15th day of October, 2022.

The statement was made during an interactive session between Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Arewa Joint Committee in Kaduna.

In his words, the former vice-president of Nigeria said:

“What the average Northerner needs is somebody who’s from the North and also understands that part of the country and has been able to build bridges across the country. This is what the Northerner needs. It doesn’t need a Yoruba or Igbo candidate. I stand before you as a pan-Nigerian of northern origin”



Nigerians, as always have criticized the above comment and claimed that it is filled with tribal sentiments and is bigotry. There is however a bigger problem, and that is the interpretation by some legal scholars that the said is an offence against the Law. They believe that the statement is in clear violation of section 97 of the Electoral Act, 2022.



Allow me to quote the section:

“A candidate, a person or association that engages in campaigning or broadcasting based on religious, tribal or sectional reason to promote or oppose a particular political party or the election of a particular candidate, commits an offence under this Act and is liable on conviction to

(a) a maximum fine of N1,000,000 or imprisonment for a term of 12 months or both and;

(b) in the case of a political party, to a maximum of N10,000,000”



The question is, does the former vice-president’s statement to the Arewa Joint..
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https://primlegal.com/atikus-statement-the-uproar-the-implication-the-law/

As Nigerians prepared for this year’s valentine celebration, the Academic Staff Union of Universities announced that it was commencing its warning strike over the failure of the Federal Government to fulfil the contractual obligations it entered with the Union some months earlier.



To be sincere, most Nigerians including myself are not pretty sure what the details of the agreement in question entails, but it certainly includes demands on salaries/allowance, improved funding for the universities and a change in the payment platform. As a true Nigerian, this is not new. Every time, almost in every academic session, the Union and the Government always have issues that leads to this strike.



However, this particular strike has taken a turn that has left the Union, and in fact, most Nigerians in shock. The Federal Government legitimately sued the Union. This is quite strange, because this is usually not the case. On the contrary, it is always the other way around. Most often than not, it is the Government that is dragged to court by either individuals, unions etc, for one reason or the other. In fact, I believe this must have come as a shocker to the Union.



As at when this article was being written, the internet, media and streets of Nigeria have been engaged with arguments and counter arguments. The topic for discussion is the first outcome of the law suit. The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), the court established solely for the purpose of settling disputes between employers and employees delivered its ruling per Honourable Justice P.I. Hamman, on the 21st day of September, 2022. The Ruling was clear and straightforward, the Union was ordered to suspend its indefinite strike or any strike action pending the determination of this main suit.



WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

The problem is that the members of the Union are very bitter about the ruling and do not want to believe that they have been ordered by the Court to suspend the strike action, which is the only tool they believe they have against the Federal Government.



First and foremost, let me start by saying this, that the ruling of the Court is not the final judgment of the Court. The procedure most likely went like this:

The FG sues ASUU praying the court for certain reliefs, but before the Court could hear the matter and give its final judgment (which would probably be in like four or five months’ time), the FG quickly brought what we lawyers call “An Application for Interlocutory Injunction”. What this means is that, the FG brought a separate Application pleading with the court to ask ASUU to suspend its strike until whenever the court gives its final judgment. If at the end of the case, the Judgment is in ASUU’s favour, the Union can then proceed to do whatever it pleases.



The FG came under section 18(1)( e) of the Trade Dispute Act 2004 which states that an employer (FG) shall not declare or take part in a lock and a worker(ASUU) shall not take part in a strike in connection to any trade dispute where the dispute has subsequently been referred to the National Industrial Court. The Federal Government running to the NICN on the 8th of September, 2022 was definitely a well calculated move.



Apart from the Trade Dispute Act that the FG relied on in seeking this order from the Court, the FG had to prove some requirements before the order could be granted in their favour. One of such requirements is called the balance of convenience. I would love to speak a little on this, because I believe that this was what the FG used in swaying the mind of the Court in its favour. The Balance of Convenience simply means, if the order is not granted, which of the parties (as in this case, the FG or ASUU) would most likely suffer untold damage. That is, who actually stands to lose more.



In this case, it is obvious that the FG pushed out the plight of the Nigerian students and impressed it on the Court.
To continue; https://primlegal.com/ASUU-still-in-shock/

Funny

selfmadeOLX:
The RX is an everyday drive vehicle

The ML is a weekend only vehicle

If you don’t gerrit, forgetabourrit

I gerrit!

Pravedk:
I will say yes
If you intend buying a car to use in Nigeria these issues should come to consideration.

Benz are unnecessarily expensive and have a very complex electronics system. It seems everything have sensors. Generally ALL German cars have complex electronics. One small mess up by an electrician and you are in trouble.

Our mechanics unfortunately are bunch of mediocres. Forget all these ones carrying scanning tools up and down. Most of them don't really dedicate their time to learn how the German cars are wired. I have used a German car and japanese so trust me on this

There are very few good mechanics that are good with German cars.


So in terms of value proposition, I will take Lexus over Benz or beemers. It's like a HP Spectre and MacBook. One has prestige, the other delivers excellent performance at half the cost.


And then almost all Lexus models are reliable. That is because Lexus have a funny way of using the same engines in a lot of their models and it's a good thing. So most mechanics find any model similar hence easy to fix. That is not the same with Benz.

The 2014 ML and RX are good cars. But the RX will give you peace of mind over ML. But you will look better in an ML than the RX.

Personally I will be tempted to take the ML over the RX, buts it's my Village people telling me to do that so they can finish me using mechanic. Lol

Walahi the 2014 ML is a bit reliable because it shares similar things with the Eclass 2012-2014. Those models are a bit reliable.

Thanks for d insight
I laughed at last part.

Pravedk:
You see, until 2018 and beyond, the Lexus was a joke compared to German cars.

If your talking of reliability and maintenance costs- the Lexus wins everyday.

But that is not the truth. Our mechanics are lazy ass modaf*ckers who have refuse to unlearn and relearn how to fix cars. Honestly there are VERY FEW good benz and BMW mechanics. So don't think Lexus is more reliable.

But talking of handling, interior and others- go with Benz. But tell yourself the truth, do you have to go the mechanic always? Take Lexus o.

So it comes down to pocket and knowledge of our mechanics
Thanks.

RichMelanin:
The only thing the ML could have disadvantage on is the maintenance and repair, maintenance for the two products is high but that of Mercedes is higher, incredibly high and even if you can wage repairs they are not enough experience auto technicians and mechanics who can work on the Modern Mercedes from 2010 models, these are electrical vehicles including the Lexus
But in terms of every other thing the Mercedes is far superior
It’s a pure German machine
If you have ever driven a Mercedes you should understand what I mean forget about the hype

That means one has to be bucked up to purchase the Benz.
Our technicians and mechanics are another wahala. They've refuse to upgrade their knowledge to competently handle the repairs of such cars.

German na German.

zoedew:
Without any doubt the truth. Rest and peace of mind! You will not be carrying the monstrous load of a car called ML xyzzzzzz. Instead the Lexus will carry you in peace of mind!

Peace of mind when buying something is important.
Thanks

sholatech:
3,6 and 7..ML Benz

Rest- The RX Lexus

Thanks.

I love handling, drive and balance in a car next is maintenance and repair.

Beauty differs from person to person so thats why I didn't include it. I still give beauty to the Benz.

Gideon457:
RX350 2014

Straight to d point.
Thanks. But can u list where d Lexus tops the Benz in the mentioned categories.

Good afternoon. I'm having a debate with someone.

Pls between the RX350 2014 and ML350 2014
Which car is better in terms of:
1. Durability
2. Comfort.
3. Drive, handling and balance.
5. Maintenance and repair
6. Technicality
7. Prestige and class.

Which would u go for considering all the afore mentioned.
Thanks.

Dozieson:
Users would have complained bitterly if it is not reliable and Toyota would have stopped producing after a short while. Their Lexus (es,Rx) and Toyota (Avalon, Camry, highlander, etc) are using it till 2018/19 and you think the upgrade is not good?

To me, that number of years shows it's good.
Maybe there are other reasons like easy maintenance and technical know how.

Dozieson:
How can a 3MZ be more reliable than 2gr? Do you know 2gr is the longest serving engine by Toyota? It has been in use since 2007 till 2019 for Toyota/Lexus cars. 3MZ was used from 2002-2006.

Some times updates are not necessarily upgrades.

mikdaf:
ES330 is more reliable than camry , the 3MZ/13pn engine doesn't fail easily is among the best and reliable engine toyota has ever made, unlike the camry 2gr engine/ 22 pin, lexus has more stability control on high speed with Mark levinson sounds system, @ 180km it's still very stable and balance unlike the Camry.

Lexus will give u premium features that u will not see in camry. Google each cars and see for yourself..

I have driven both cars from lagos to Rivers State, lexus has better fuel economy and drive smooth then camry.

Go for lexus and thank me later...

Thanks man. Will value ur input as you have driven both cars.

Aaaaarghmed:
you sabi better thing.i dont like muscle.but if I must buy it.the 2010 sports version v6 is better.any muscle less than this na waste of money.

Wow. Will note this for the future.

Omeiza100:
Interior — Lexus
Exterior — Camry
Reliability — Camry
Maintenance— almost same
Engine — Camry’s 2gr is better
If truly u wan buy V6 buy Camry own

Thanks.

234GT:
By interior, I mean the leather seats.
The dashboard does not crack.
This is the car my manager uses.

Aha. Thought as much.

234GT:
The interior cracks. My managers car is a good example. If you buy the ES330, ensure you don't wine up the front windows in hot sun. This is the only way to preserve the plush leather.

Wow. Really. Never seen one b4.
Noted. Thanks

Dozieson:
Interior-lexus
Exterior-camry
Engine- 2gr Camry is better
Maintenance-almost same
Reliability- Camry
I would rather buy Camry than Lexus es 330

Thanks. The interior of Lexus always enters my eyes.
Doesn't crack.

Good afternoon Everyone.

In ur opinion, between Lexus ES330 (2003-2006) and Camry (2008-2010), which would u buy considering they're both V6 and toks?

Put in Reliability, Maintenance, Comfort, Drive and technical know how into ur Choice.
Thanks.

Alvin007:
Alas…I was right. I once experienced this and it damaged the engine before I figured out
that it was a case of ‘blocked exhaust’. I’m glad you still have yours running. Cheers.

Oh, sorry to hear.
Thank God for my car

HRtechnique:
Maybe your exhaust is blocked.

The car has finally been fixed, Glory be to God.

Here's what actually happened.
After reading through what you said (I really appreciate the input) I suspected the exhaust was blocked.

I took it to another mechanic(God bless him) and he checked the exhaust system and discovered it was actually blocked due to wrong placement of the filter thereby disrupting the Air flow system.

The fuel pump was also not working properly.

Now the car now runs smoothly even faster than before.

We move. See u all on the road.

GAZZUZZ:
08033910382

The car has finally been fixed, Glory be to God.

Here's what actually happened.
After reading through what you said (I really appreciate the input) I suspected the exhaust was blocked.

I took it to another mechanic(God bless him) and he checked the exhaust system and discovered it was actually blocked due to wrong placement of the filter thereby disrupting the Air flow system.

The fuel pump was also not working properly.

Now the car now runs smoothly even faster than before.

We move. See u all on the road.

The car has finally been fixed, Glory be to God.

Here's what actually happened.
After reading through what you said (I really appreciate the input) I suspected the exhaust was blocked.

I took it to another mechanic(God bless him) and he checked the exhaust system and discovered it was actually blocked due to wrong placement of the filter thereby disrupting the Air flow system.

The fuel pump was also not working properly.

Now the car now runs smoothly even faster than before.

We move. See u all on the road.

Elsueno:
transmission probably?

No, d transmission is fine. Thanks

felix55:
Scan ur car and share code here... Stop dashing out money ..

I'll do that thanks.

Dozieson:
Why do you guys waste money on your cars without proper diagnosis?

That's why I advise every car users to get the OBD2 Bluetooth car scanner. A simple scan may tell you the problem of this car.

Try and scan your car today and stop wasting your hard earn money on parts and repairs

I think I'll do that seeming we've tried all the possible solutions. Thanks.

Gazzuzz Good evening.
Okay, I'll go straight to it.
I'm going to explain what has been done to the car to paint a clearer picture and rule out areas already looked at.
My car is a Camry 2004 with 4 cylinders(i4)

The car has been having acceleration issues.

The prob became very noticeable when my fuel finished on the road.

Anytime I match d throttle pass 2000rpm is struggles to pass beyond that point. The engine makes a noise as though the exhaust has blown. I'll have to match d throttle to the end and hold on for some time before it will jerk and accelarte a slowly while making a loud rev noise.

I took d car to a mechanic when the car started making reving noises (like ur exhaust had blown) and was vibrating Eve when the car wasn't accelerating (When the ignition was on)

The tank was emptied and cleaned while a new fuel was added the problem persisted
The fuel pump was replaced with another but the prob persisted
The four spark plugs were changed, the problem persisted.

One faulty coil was changed, the car became much quieter (no more reving or vibrations) but the car still had acceleration issues.
Injector and nozzles were serviced, d problem still persisted.
O2 sensor/fuel air sensor was checked and nothing was wrong with it.


All these and the prob still persists.
The mechanic suggested that it's probably bad fuel again that I should burn it out and refill with a better one.

I'm tired.
Is there anything I'm missing or haven't checked. Pls suggestions.

inforesource:
Is your car automatic or manual? I had similar problem with my first car, it was manual.

It's automatic.

Okay, I'll go straight to it.
I'm going to explain what has been done to the car to paint a clearer picture and rule out areas already looked at.
My car is a Camry 2004 with 4 cylinders(i4)

The car has been having acceleration issues.

The prob became very noticeable when my fuel finished on the road.

Anytime I match d throttle pass 2000rpm is struggles to pass beyond that point. The engine makes a noise as though the exhaust has blown. I'll have to match d throttle to the end and hold on for some time before it will jerk and accelarte a slowly while making a loud rev noise.

I took d car to a mechanic when the car started making reving noises (like ur exhaust had blown) and was vibrating Eve when the car wasn't accelerating (When the ignition was on)

The tank was emptied and cleaned while a new fuel was added the problem persisted
The fuel pump was replaced with another but the prob persisted
The four spark plugs were changed, the problem persisted.

One faulty coil was changed, the car became much quieter (no more reving or vibrations) but the car still had acceleration issues.
Injector and nozzles were serviced, d problem still persisted.
O2 sensor/fuel air sensor was checked and nothing was wrong with it.


All these and the prob still persists.
The mechanic suggested that it's probably bad fuel again that I should burn it out and refill with a better one.

I'm tired.
Is there anything I'm missing or haven't checked. Pls suggestions.

acunon:
No for Hose

But some do comes with little gas!

okay thanks for the honest reply

Pls does the Used AC come with gas and hose?
Thanks.